What Face Do You Wear Around Town?

If you wish you were more confident, more outgoing, or more creative, try acting AS IF you already are. Imitated actions become real with enough practice.

Your internal identity controls all of your actions and reactions. If you think of yourself as capable, enthusiastic and committed, you will act with confidence and determination. If you don't, you won't. There's no truth about who you are. There is no preordained way you must think of yourself. You are not born with beliefs; you acquire them. You have the power to redefine your identity anyway you want. So, substitute positive characteristics for negative ones, and start living those from now on.

Before you can change, you must first convince yourself. Practice. Practice. Practice.

Today's Idea For Action is from the TQ Attitude Color: Repeat "I Can Do This!" Believe It.

So, Just How Committed to High Achievement Are You?

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually do Attitude Factor 3G? (Repeat "I Can Do This!" Believe It.) No question, this is a major driver of personal and professional success.

A high commitment (3G rated 8 or better) suggests you are someone who would refer to yourself as a "can-do" kind of person. You're not foolish enough to think you can do everything, but you have a strong belief in the abilities you do have. You're committed to becoming even better, and believe that you have the potential to achieve more than ever before. This positive self-image gives you the confidence to set higher goals. It gives you the internal belief that you can accomplish anything.

Or not?

A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who is constantly worried that you're not going to make the grade. An underlying concern that you're just not "good enough" prevents you from expecting more from your performance. Your inclination is to describe yourself by your liabilities rather than by assets. You have little expectation that you will ever improve. Your goals are generally limited by what you know you can do. Even your body language reveals a lack of confidence and reduced expectations.

What happens when you do TQ Factor 3G more frequently?

You have more power. If there's something you want, you have the confidence to go after it.

You accumulate performance positives like "Self-Assured, Confident and Strong-Willed" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you fail to consistently do TQ Factor 3G?

You have less power. A poor self-image has held you back for way too long.

Negatives like "Insecure, Skeptical and Intimidated" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.